Hearthstone Dev Tracker

Patch 23.0, launching today, charts a course for Hearthstone’s latest expansion, Voyage to the Sunken City, launching April 12! The patch also includes updates to Battlegrounds, Mercenaries, Duels, and Arena, as well as bug fixes and more.

Voyage to the Sunken City Sets Off on April 12!

Hearthstone’s next expansion, Voyage to the Sunken City, goes live on April 12! The new expansion includes 135 all-new cards, featuring the new Naga minion type, the Colossal and Dredge keyword mechanics, Sunken cards, and more! See all the new cards in the official card library today.

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It’s almost time to dive into a new Rewards Track! When the Rewards Track refreshes with the Voyage to the Sunken City launch, all players will automatically be granted any unclaimed rewards on both the free Rewards Track and the Tavern Pass track (if purchased), and a completely new Voyage to the Sunken City Rewards Track of unlockable treasure will take its place.

Fractured in Alterac Valley Achievements will stop awarding XP with the launch of Patch 23.0 on April 5 whereas the Rewards Track will swap over with the launch of Voyage to the Sunken City on April 12. 

 Voyage to the Sunken City Rewards Track

The free Rewards Track for Voyage to the Sunken City will include packs from Voyage to the Sunken City, Standard packs, Tavern Tickets, a random Epic card, two random Legendary cards...

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The Hearthstone Esports team has decided to push Masters Tour: Voyage to the Sunken City back one week to now take place April 28 - May 1. With 135 new cards, Colossal and Dredge keywords, and the addition of the brand new Naga minion-type, we want to ensure that all 400 competitors have enough time to explore Voyage to the Sunken City after it launches on April 12.

This change also means that we will be rescheduling the final weekend of Masters Tour 4 Qualifiers, with them now taking place a week earlier April 21 - April 24. ...

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In a Tavern-defining tournament, BeNice has earned $10,000 (USD) and been crowned the first Battlegrounds: Lobby Legends champion!

Utilizing Hearthstone Esports’ newest “Check” format, which requires players to earn a minimum of 20 points and then secure a 1st place finish in order to win the whole event, BeNice’s victory has set the standard for Lobby Legends tournaments. After four games, he was the only player to earn enough points to put the lobby into check, and it only took one more game–and masterful use of Amalgadons–for him to get another top placement to secure his victory.

While BeNice proved himself as one of the top Battle...

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This update, going live alongside the launch of Voyage to the Sunken City, includes numerous balance and system changes across Standard, Wild, Battlegrounds, and more!

General Updates

• The Priest class has been removed.
• The following cards have been banned from ALL formats: Forbidden Ancient, Forbidden Flame, Forbidden Healing, Forbidden Shaping, Forbidden Words, Forbidden Ritual.
• If you manage to have in hand the Skull of Gul'dan, two Hands of Gul'dan, and two of the rare...

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The raiding parties are formed! This Saturday and Sunday, April 2 - 3, Battlegrounds: Lobby Legends – Raid Leaders takes place on YouTube and Twitch beginning at 8 am PDT! You better not miss a moment of the action as 16 of the best Battlegrounds players from around the world channel the ...

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Patch 22.6, launching today, paves the way for Voyage to the Sunken City, Hearthstone’s next expansion, with pre-purchase options, balance changes, and more!

Pre-Purchase Voyage to the Sunken City

Hearthstone’s next expansion, Voyage to the Sunken City, is coming on April 12! Dive right into the next Hearthstone year and the sights and sounds of the lost ancient city of Zin-Azshari. Dredge the ocean floor for sunken treasures, dodge Colossal sea creatures, and come face-to-face with the vengeful Naga.

Voyage to the Sunken City includes 135 new cards, inspired by the beautiful and terrifying mysteries of the sea. You can prepare for your voyage with two pre-purchase options, starting today!

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The second Hearthstone Masters Tour concludes the epic Battle for Alterac Valley expansion with one last stop before heading to the newly announced Voyage to the Sunken City! More than 400 players from over 40 countries will settle the war between Alliance and Horde as they compete in Masters Tour Ruins of Alterac for a chance to take home a share of the $250,000 (USD) prize pool and the title of Masters Tour Champion.

There’s more than just money and pride on the line! The top 32 players from Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe that don’t already have invites will receive one for Masters Tour Sunken City, taking place April 22-24. Players are also hoping to earn enough points to advance to the Summer Championship and Grandmasters: Last Call, each providing potential invites to the 2022 World Championship. Will APAC ...

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3/14–Update: Heads up! This post originally stated that the next Hearthstone expansion would be announced on March 15—it will now be announced on March 17. Thanks for your understanding, and we’ll see you then!
 

For nearly 28 years, the Warcraft Universe has ignited imaginations across the globe through rich storytelling and expansive worlds. It has built the very foundation for World of Warcraft and Hearthstone, providing entertainment, community, and competition for millions globally.  

This year, we have a lot of exciting news in store for the heroes of Azeroth and the patrons of the Hearthstone Tavern.

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Playing Your Hand in Hearthstone

To kick off the first of our announcements, on March 17, the Hearthstone development team will share details about the first of three expansions this year. Shortly after, they'll provide a deeper look into the plans for Hea...

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Patch 22.4.3, launching tomorrow, includes balance changes to Battlegrounds and Standard.

Standard Updates

The following cards have been adjusted down in power:

Kazakusan

• LOCUUUUSTS!!! Has been removed from the pool of Treasures that can be Discovered.

Dev Comment: We’re making a small adjustment to reduce the amount of focus that Kazakusan’s treasure hoard has on from-hand damage. Removing LOCUUUUSTS!!! from the Discover pool will allow for a bit more back-and-forth for both players after Kazakusan has been played.

SI:7 Smuggler

• Old: Battlecry: Summon a random minion with Cost equal to the amount of SI:7 cards you’ve played this game. → New: Battlecry: Summon a random 0-cost minion (Upgraded for each SI:7 card you have played this game).

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Spring has sprung in the Tavern! The second Battlegrounds: Lobby Legends event of the year is heading to the Noblegarden on May 14-15. At the end of this month, 16 of the top eligible Ladder competitors from Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe will earn invites to a 48-player qualifying tournament held off-broadcast on April 30. From there, the top 12 players will join four from China to compete for their share of the $50,000 (USD) prize pool on YouTube and ...

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Following the epic conclusion to Masters Tour Onyxia’s Lair, Hearthstone Esports is wasting no time keeping the 2022 competitions rolling, with the first season of Grandmasters beginning this Friday! As we announced last December, this is going to ...

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Now we are in business! Hearthstone Esports’ first Battlegrounds event of the year, Lobby Legends: Raid Leaders, is coming to YouTube and Twitch on April 2-3. Prepare yourselves as 16 Battlegrounds players from around the world face off for their share of the $50,000 (USD) prize pool!

To qualify for Lobby Legends: Raid Leaders, eligible players will need to reach the top of their re...

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We’re heading to Onyxia’s Lair for the first Master Tour of 2022! More than 400 players from over 40 countries will enter the newest Hearthstone miniset, utilizing 35 brand new cards as they compete for a chance to take home a share of the $250,000 (USD) prize pool. Be sure to link your YouTube and Battle.net accounts in order to earn Fractured in Alterac Valley Drops as you watch top players from around the world battle for their shot at claiming the title of Masters Tour Onyxia’s Lair champion, only on ...

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Lady Prestor and Kazakus have been pulling the strings from the shadows all year. But while they’ve been scheming, the mercenaries of the Horde and Alliance have grown stronger, and closer. Now these max-level heroes have formed a raiding party, and are charging headlong into Onyxia’s Lair. They’ll have to use all they learned this year to take down powerful Dragons and recover the fallen Naaru!

The Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set, launching worldwide on February 15, consists of 35 distinct cards: 4 Legendary cards, 1 Epic card, 14 Rare cards, and 16 Common cards. Those new cards can be found in Fractured in Alterac Valley packs, or you can get the entire 66-card* Mini-Set for $14.99 or 2000 Gold! For...

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Patch 22.4, launching on February 15, includes updates to Battlegrounds, Mercenaries, Duels, Arena, the new Fractured in Alterac Valley Mini-Set, and more!

Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set Launches on February 15!

Things are heating back up after the cold of Alterac Valley! Enter Onyxia’s Lair in the Fractured in Alterac Valley Mini-Set, coming February 15! After a year of growth, our heroes are max level and ready to raid with these 35 new cards. Get them in Fractured in Alterac Valley packs, or get the entire 66-card Mini-Set* for $14.99 or 2000 Gold. For the first time ever, we are also offering the option to buy an all-Golden set of all 66 Mini-Set cards for $69.99!

Onyxia’s Lair Mini-Set card reveals start today! Follow ...

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Patch 22.2.2, launching today, includes balance changes for Battlegrounds and Duels, along with a handful of bug fixes.

Battlegrounds Updates

MINION POOL CHANGE

• Archdruid Hamuul has been removed from the minion pool.

BUDDY CHANGES

Elementium Squirrel Bomb (Millificent Manastorm’s Buddy)

• Old: Deathrattle: Deal 4 damage to a random enemy minion. Repeat for each of your Mechs that died this combat. → New: Deathrattle: Deal 3 damage to a random enemy minion for each of your Mechs that died this combat.

Eclipsion Illidari (Illidan Stormrage’s Buddy)

• Old: [Tavern Tier 2] “Wingmen” also gives “Immune while Attacking” for one a...

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Below are the Arena leaderboards for November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022. Arena rankings reflect players’ best 30 consecutive runs throughout a season. The players featured below have exhibited top-notch deckbuilding skills, in-the-moment decision making, and unyielding dedication to achieve a most noteworthy feat!

For an Arena run to be included in this season, its end time must have been between November 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. and January 1, 2022 at 9:59:59 a.m.

Dynamic ladder rankings are now also available for the Standard and Wild ladders.

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It’s Lunar New Year in the Tavern come February 2! Celebrate with a holiday Tavern Brawl, a Legendary Quest chain, new thematic cosmetics, and more!

Remember to Claim Your Free Dancing Lion Card Back

First things first, if you haven’t already claimed your Dancing Lion Card Back, now is the time! Celebrate the Lunar New Year with this festive new card back—may it bring you lucky draws in the new year!

The Dancing Lion Card Back was designed by a player named Xi Luo, the winner of a Hearthstone Card Back Design Competition for our fan...

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